VALDOSTA, Ga. – In recognition of a tremendous junior campaign, Dalton Duty earned All-Gulf South Conference recognition as a First Team honoree in an announcement by the league office on Wednesday.

Duty consistently represented one of the GSC’s top hitters throughout the duration of the 2016 season. Upon conclusion of regular season play, the right fielder out of Palatka, Fla. ranked among the league’s best in seven major offensive categories, including batting average (.415, 5th), slugging percentage (.652, 6th), on base percentage (.500, 5th), hits (68, T-7th), triples (3, T-9th), walks (31, T-5th), and stolen bases (14, 8th).

In addition to his work offensively, Duty made a name for himself as a right fielder not to test. In 99 opportunities, he committed just three errors and recorded 88 putouts. Furthermore, Duty cut down a slew of baserunners from the outfield during the season and racked up eight assists.